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December 15, 2022 29 mins
In this episode, Tracey and Veronicha Richards chat about Veronicha’s daughter Sophia, whose pure love for first responders and all she does for her community turned into being sworn in by the county sheriff as the first-ever junior deputy. “We encourage and support her mission because sometimes even grownups can learn from kids how to be kind.” Show Notes:  [0:00] Introduction to the episode with guest Veronicha Richards  [0:23] Welcome back to the Rock Your Kindness Podcast, hosted by Tracey Ferrin [0:50] Check out Veronicha’s full Love What Matters story HERE! [0:53] “We traveled back to a small town in central Illinois where we started our lives together, learning kindness from our daughter.” [1:26] Veronicha explains why she and her husband waited a while before having their daughter, Sophia [7:09] “We encourage and support her mission because sometimes even grownups can learn from kids how to be kind.” [8:40] Question: What do you think has shaped Sophia into being the kind, compassionate little lady she is today? [11:14] Question: Do you feel with Sophia that you have to protect the kindred soul within her? [13:36] Question: Can you tell me and the listeners about the Sophia’s interests with first responders? [17:44] “We’re so grateful to be able to see her being a light in a very dark world that we live in.” [17:51] Check out Sophia on FaceBook SophiaSalutesFirstResponders [22:12] “Our faith had bigger plans for us to return to a small village where my husband and I met to help abused women, widows and orphan children…” [22:44] To check out the vision behind Imani Rescue Center International click HERE and to learn more about Veronicha and her mission check her out on her Facebook @ImaniRescueCenter, and Tiktok @theimanifamily  [23:04] Thanks for listening to this episode of Rock Your Kindness. If you know someone this story might resonate with, send them a link to this episode. Also tag me Tracey Ferrin on Instagram at @Traceyferrin and let me know what part of this story resonated with you the most. The best way to help support this show is to rate, review and subscribe. :) Until next time.. Rock Your Kindness In part three, next Thursday, Veronicha tells her story about her return to her village to help women in her country rise above being victims of abuse and provide them with a safe haven through the Imani Rescue Center. --- Social Links: Website: https://www.lovewhatmatters.com/  Instagram: @lovewhatmatters  Facebook: @lovewhatmatters YouTube: @lovewhatmatters  Rock Your Kindness highlights extraordinary stories of everyday people experiencing life changing kindness. Whether it's a random act, saves a life or helps you be kinder to yourself, these stories will increase empathy, compassion, and hope. You never know how your kindness can change the trajectory of your life or the life of another. Rock Your Kindness is hosted by Tracey Ferrin. Tracey is a mother, wife, best-selling author and TikTok superstar. She is often called a "breath of fresh air" by those who know and meet her. She is a mom of 4 and has been married to the love of her life for 18 years. Together, they call Texas home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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